Now that Jose Altuve is back playing Grapefruit League games, Houston

WEST PALM BEACH Jose Altuve Jersey , Fla. (AP) — manager A.J. Hinch wants the 2017 AL MVP to see if he can improve the way he turns double plays.“The only thing I’ve asked him to focus on for the rest of the spring is his turns at second base,” Hinch said. “He’s really, really good, and we’re trying to make him even better.”A six-time All-Star and the 2015 AL Gold Glove winner, Altuve was part of 63 double plays turned by the Astros last season. That’s down from 86 in only 19 fewer games the year prior.“Those plays are huge for us http://www.astrosfanproshop.com/authentic-justin-verlander-jersey ,” Hinch said. “Our infield, the acrobatic plays that (third baseman Alex) Bregman makes and (shortstop Carlos) Correa makes on the left side of the infield, to complete the play with a double play is a small point of emphasis.”Altuve’s been working on his footwork and making smoother, quicker transfers from the glove to his throwing hand.“They think I’m getting better, so that’s big for me,” Altuve said.Left side soreness kept Altuve from playing in exhibition games since March 6. He returned on Friday night against the Cardinals George Springer Jersey , going 1 for 2 with a walk.Swinging unencumbered, Altuve hit a ball that caromed off the right leg of St. Louis pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon and into right field. He also hit a hard a one-hopper to short.“I missed playing with the boys,” Altuve said. “I felt really good today.”The Astros have been cautious this spring with Altuve after he underwent offseason knee surgery.He’s now 3 for 13 at the plate this spring, with all three hits being singles. He won’t make Saturday’s trip to play the Phillies in Clearwater but will play on Sunday against the Braves in Kissimmee.The Astros only have eight Grapefruit League games remaining but Altuve believes that’s enough time to get his swing ready for opening day.“Plenty,” Altuve said. Former MLB outfielder Lenny Dykstra was indicted by a New Jersey grand jury Wednesday on counts of cocaine possession, methamphetamine possession and making terroristic threats.TMZ Sports reported the three charges are related to a May arrest for allegedly threatening an Uber driver and that each carries a potential sentence of three to five years in prison if he's convicted.The driver alleged Dykstra pulled out a gun and pointed it at his head after he refused to change the destination of the trip Evan Gattis Jersey , per TMZ. Although police didn't find a firearm upon arriving at the scene, they did find him in possession of cocaine, marijuana and MDMA.Matthew Blit, the 55-year-old's attorney, provided a statement to TMZ following Wednesday's indictment."A grand jury will indict a ham sandwich," he said. "The evidence in this case overwhelmingly confirms Lenny is innocent."Dykstra spent 12 seasons in MLB split between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He earned three All-Star Game selections and won the 1986 World Series with the Mets.In May 2012 http://www.astrosfanproshop.com/authentic-justin-verlander-jersey , he received a three-year prison sentence for grand theft auto and filing a false financial statement. He was also sentenced to six-and-a-half months in prison for hiding items, including baseball memorabilia, that were supposed to become part of his bankruptcy filing.He was released from prison in June 2013.